Jan
31
Eat Fat
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In this tour de force the author traces the older, positive meanings of the word “fat.” He analyzes “the thing fat, ” discussing not only the aesthetics of fat but also the nature of fat. He examines “fat sex, ” including representations of the human body designed to arouse people whose taste in beauty is fat. And he explores “political fat, ” i.e., the relation of fat to power.
From the Hardcover edition.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars antidote to Cosmo
The people who have reviewed this book negatively take it too seriously! It is meant to be entertaining and humerous, and the author far from advocates eating everything in sight. Instead, he traces the history of body image, back to the eighteenth century when fat symbolized wealth and plenty. He also goes into the etymology of the word “fat,” in its positive and negative connotations, and its cognates “phat.” Reading this book got me to rethink my relationship to flesh, and there’s nothing wrong with flesh, despite what all the magazine covers say. All in all, it’s a refreshing read that will improve your body-image, relation to food, and overall mindset.
5 Stars Eat Fat…Yes!!!
Dieting has met its match. A tongue in cheek review of the futilities of the dieting craze in America, Richard Klein pokes fun at that four letter word…FAT.
1 Star The ultimate heads-in-the-sand argument
Richard Klein has written a book that must rank up with Ayn Rand’s neurotic screeches as one of the most misguided of all time.
Klein’s point can be summed up like this: We are neurotic for being obsessed with thinness, so let’s celebrate being fat instead. As evidence in his favor, he cites other cultures who used a bodytype with greater girth as their ideal. But the fact that other cultures considered fatness desireable does not mean that they were wiser than us. It simply means they valued fatness, period. Said cultures also were wholly unaware of the medically-confirmed links between obesity and early death — or lingering medical conditions which reduce the *quality* of whatever life you have (heart disease, circulatory problems, etc.)
Richard Klein’s worldview is strangely reminiscent of the b.s. philosophy espoused by Tyler Durden in FIGHT CLUB: “Self-improvement is masturbation. Self-destruction might be the answer.” The difference between Durden and Klien was that Durden was a prop of author Chuck Palahniuk, who was using Durden’s fall-off-a-cliff-and-no-bottom-to-hit point of view as a mockery of nihilistic chic. Klein isn’t kidding — in fact, he takes his uninformed ideas seriously, which is all the more disturbing. Klein doesn’t seem particularly interested in the hard facts about being overweight; he’s in love with his romantic worldview in which everyone is just rounded enough to be sensuous, but not enough to be grotesque.
There are people who have legitimate medical problems with obesity. But they do not make up the vast majority of people who are overweight. Most who are overweight do not exercise regularly, and do not modify their eating habits to promote long-term weight loss. The best weight loss is gradual weight loss combined with judicious changes in lifestyle and activity, which is why all the fad diets in the world won’t help you lose the pounds and keep them off. I’m no fan of anorexia, either, but books like this are not the answer to negative body images.
Bear in mind that this repulsive screed was written by a man who has also glamourized cigarette smoking as some kind of rebellious, life-affirming act — when all it does is line the pockets of people who get rich by killing you with hundreds of inhaled poisons. Smoking isn’t cool; neither is being obese.
5 Stars Fat from a Historical Perspective
The author of this book provides us with an impartial analysis of the history of how we have regarded fat. Public opinion can last for decades, so it is only with the perspective of history that we can more accurately assess the nature of something.
Richard Klein draws our attention to the fact that for most of human history being fat is a positive thing. When one looks at famous art, one sees voluptuous curves and full forms. Works of art that depict thin body forms frequently are associated with plague, war, and other forms of human misery.
He also helps us to recapture the essential sensuality of fat. One needn’t fear intimacy with a robust person as one might with a thin, frail-looking shell of a person.
All of this plays very well with a recent PBS program that showcased “Fit and Fat.” We’re instructed that being fat doesn’t mean you have to be unfit. And this undercuts the criticism of those who demean fat people. Historically, fat and thin alike had to work hard to remain alive. Today, this isn’t true. So, part of the return to enjoying being fat is to adapt to the times by adding exercise and healthful living to the mix.
As a fat person myself (6′, 250#), I work out to be fit and have earned the respect of my doctor who not only cannot fault my health, but says I’m a lot healthier than his thin/average clients!
This book provides substance and support to my belief that we fat persons are fine just as we are and have much to be proud of. Be informed. Enjoy your wonderful body–and Eat Fat!
1 Star A repulsive testament to man’s capacity to rationalize
Sick of being fat and unattractive? Rather than developing the self discipline to become a strong, healthy person, why not console yourself with R. Klein’s masterfully constructed, pseudo-academic rationalizations for continued fatness? It’s all here- how other, grander cultures considered fatness desirable, how today’s health conscious society is run by those who are both cruel and skinny, and how REALLY enjoying life requires relentless gourmandizing because me… want… eat… food! Bravo, Mr. Klein. I look forward to your books on alcoholism, crack addiction, and self-mutilation.
Jan
31
The Thin Commandments The Ten No Fail Strategies for Permanent Weight Loss
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The Thin Commandments The Ten No Fail Strategies for Permanent Weight Loss
Bestselling author of Thin Tastes Better, Dr. Stephen Gullo lets you in on his unique program which has a success rate almost 15 times higher than the national average and has helped patients lose more than 100 pounds and maintain the weight loss for more than five years. At Dr. Gullo’s Institute for Health and Weight Sciences in New York City patients wait up to six months for an appointment and pay over $1,000 an hour for the secrets he imparts in this book.
Dr. Gullo’s program, incorporating his more than 25 years of clinical experience, features The Ten Thin Commandments that govern all eating habits, and his easy-to-follow ABC Diet plan.
In Part One, Dr. Gullo shares his Thin Commandments, including:
• Think historically, not just calorically–identify trigger foods that can undermine weight loss
• Slips should teach you, not defeat you–uncover the “24 hour secret” and never gain weight from binging again
• Success is about substitution, not denial–discover the 10 most common diet-busting foods and their satisfying substitutes
In Part Two, Dr. Gullo outlines his simple ABC Diet plan. He takes the guesswork out of dieting and offers a three-step program, which begins with a ten-day turbocharged plan that helps melt away pounds quickly and easily. The ABC Diet is complete with menu plans and shopping lists.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars The Thin Commandments
Would recommend this book to anyone wanting help with losing weight. I have read several different weight loss books, and this one had some definite strategies that I think would be helpful.
5 Stars Thin Commandmants Rule
This book is excellent. It covers all of the psychological reasons why the maintenance part of dieting fails. The bariatric surgeons need to take heed of the importance of these principles of behavior management. I highly recommend everyone read it.
4 Stars WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT,THIS IS FOR YOU.
BEST INFORMATION AND REALITY CHECK I EVER READ. STOP FEELING DEPRIVED ON A DIET. IF YOU REALLY WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT,GET THIS BOOK.
ARRIVED FAST AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AS PROMISED BY SELLER.
3 Stars Good emotional advice for dieters, but the diet relies to much on fake food
I’d really like to find a diet book that doesn’t rely on processed diet foods so much. But the emotional advice is excellent and could be applied to any diet you choose to try.
4 Stars Good Book, Horrible Crispbread!
This book is well written and takes a good approach to weight loss. Of course there are no miracles and while this book doesn’t offer one it is good read and does give some good advice. The one thing I have to comment on is the Scandinavian Bran Crispbread. While it was not available in my area I was able to order if off the Internet. My package came yesterday and so I was very excited to try it. It was one of the worse things I have ever tasted. I truly believe it is good for weight loss and only contains 16 calories per slice but it was just like eating a piece of cardboard, maybe worse. I do not consider myself a picky eater and have eaten many bland and “diet” foods before but this was truly awful. So just as a warning…if you have to order it off the Internet, beware and you may want to just eat the box it comes in instead!
Jan
30
Complete Guide To Fat Loss Training
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Complete Guide To Fat Loss Training
The Complete Guide To Fat Loss Training: How to Quickly & Effectively Lose Fat With Weights, Cardio, Diet, Supplementation, & Drive is a 97 page 8½ -11, soft cover book. Lots of folks aren’t completely happy with their appearance. Much of this unhappiness can be attributed to their fat or body fat percentage. I was disgusted to look in the mirror not too long ago when I was over 17% body fat and tipping the scale at 235lb due to horrible diet, lots of stress, and no physical activity. I decided to put my foot down and put my knowledge to work for me…and you. This book gives insight to my own experience which resulted in nearly 25lb lost and 6% body fat decrease recently over a 9-week period. Many other authors works are reviewed to give the reader an understanding of fat loss along with the best diet, training, and supplements. This book provides a solid diet program, weight training regime, cardiovascular (aerobic) training program, supplement guide, as well as lifestyle management tips for success. This book also includes grocery lists, recipes, weekly/monthly plans, and supplement lists.
Jan
30
101 Fat Burning Workouts and Diet Strategies 101 Workouts
Features hundreds of workouts, exercises and tips to help you build your ultimate body!
Muscle & Fitness 101 Fat-Burning Workouts & Diet Strategies is a must- have compendium of cutting-edge techniques for getting lean. A book for those serious about reaching their goals, it provides industrial-strength training and nutrition advice- exactly what you would expect from the experts at Muscle & Fitness, a magazine that had been the leader in health and fitness for nearly 70 years and counting. In addition to the 101 workouts promised, you’ll find much more, including cardio programs that incinerate body fat, meal plans to help you look and feel your best, and recipes that make eating healthy taste great! If a head-turning physique is what you’re after, 101 Fat Burning Workouts is the only guide you need.
Jan
29
Fat is a Feminist Issue The Anti Diet Guide to Permanent Weight Loss
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Fat is a Feminist Issue The Anti Diet Guide to Permanent Weight Loss
